Centre for Global Competency - a Division of Student Affairs at the University of Central Oklahoma

Study Tours

A study tour is a credit-bearing course in which the majority of the academic work is accomplished through group study and travel outside the UCO campus. It provides a group of students with an applied, supervised experience at an off campus location, whether foreign or domestic, for a minimum of two or more overnights, and enhances the student's classroom knowledge of an academic discipline(s) through first hand exposure. Once on site, travel during the study tour is an integral part of the learning process.
Study Tour Posting Request (for faculty members only): If your Study Tour has been approved by Academic Affairs, you can request to the Centre for Global Competency to post the study tour on this website. Please click here to submit the "Study Tour Posting Request"

Layers of Rome

Credit hours: 3
Professor in charge: Sarah Kyle
Contact Information: (405) 974-5856, skyle@uco.edu Dates: Monday, May 25th, 2015 to Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Cost:$3,395
Destination: Rome, Italy
Comments: This course will provide students with an overview of the history of Rome within the context of Western civilization, from the Classical to the Modern Age. While contemporary Rome is not ancient Rome, many significant sites remain that engage the historic intellect and artistic imagination, while they inspire us to look back in time to the one of the cradles of Western civilization.

Dubliners Study Tour

Credit hours: 3
Professor in charge: Timothy Petete
Contact Information: (405) 974-5849, tpetete@uco.edu
Dates: Sunday, May 31st to Wednesday to June 10th of 2015
Cost: $3,550
Destination: Ireland
Comments: Dubliners Study Tour focuses on selected literary, cultural, and historical contributions. By visiting a multitude of sites and venues, the course will provide students opportunities to learn, to experience, and to assess the arts and humanities of Ireland. Graduate and undergraduate credit available. All majors welcome.

London & Paris

Credit hours: 3
Professor in charge: ThomasHancock Contact Information: (405) 974-5450, thancock7@uco.edu
Dates: Monday, May 25, 2015 to Friday, June 5, 2015
Cost: $3,500.00
Destination: London and Paris
Comments: The focus of the course is on the challenging / changing of world views that began in the 1600-1700’s and continues to present day. There will be an emphasis on views of the “Mind” (i.e., scientific revolution, psychology, learning) and how those ideas challenged Government, Authority and Power [GAP] (i.e., American Revolution, Monarchies, Church). When visiting sites in London and Paris, the Mind and GAP will be highlighted. Additionally, we will experience the rich culture that both London and Paris have to offer.

The Cultures of Andalucia, Spain

Credit Hours: 3
Professor in charge: Dr. Guillermo Martinez-Sotelo Contact Information: (405) 974 - 5857 / gmartinezsotelo@uco.edu Dates: May 18th, 2015 to June 1st, 2015
Cost: $3,200.00
Destination: Sevilla and Cordoba (the region of Andalucia, in southern Spain)
Comments: The cost of the trip includes the airfare, transportation while in Spain, at least 3 meals, housing (breakfast is include in the housing), and entrances to museums and cultural sites. It does not include tuition, ISIC insurance, some meals, and spending money.